Construction Superintendent – Commercial

Responsible for shadowing project manager or superintendents during construction activities including safety, schedules, quality and budget control; coordinates in-house employees, subcontractors and material suppliers. Conduct inspections and walkthroughs, ensuring projects completed on time and budget, to the specifications and clients satisfaction.

Communicates effectively directly with staff, subcontractors, Architects and Designers concerning project cost, staffing, and scheduling.  Prepares project status reports and works to ensure plans adhere to contract specifications as directed by project manager/superintendents.

 

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 

§  Willing to learn from project manager/superintendents on all project duties for each assigned project

§  Plan and review the project specifications and prints, perform material takeoffs

§  Provide input on jobsite logistics, organization, equipment and manpower utilization.

§  Good working knowledge of commercial construction practices and principals

§  Prepare and/or review work schedules and keep them updated.

§  Inspect all work, verify and authorize subcontractor payment

§  Process complete and accurate daily log sheets for each project

§  Improve or maintain customer relationships during and after projects

§  Respond effectively to work delays and other problems and emergencies

§  Establish and maintain good safety and security practices for the entire project in accordance with the safety program.

§  Keep Project Manager/Superintendent informed as to changes made in the field, so that such changes may be covered by general contact change orders and subcontract change orders.

§  Schedule and conduct “punch list” walkthrough with Project Manager/Superintendent and others as required.

§  Perform other duties as assigned and directed by senior management

 

 

 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

 

        Minimum:   High School diploma or equivalent

        Preferred:   Construction Management degree or equivalent experience

 

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 

        Minimum:   Seven or more years in the construction industry with at least five years  

                            in a supervisory role

        Preferred:   Three or more years as a Commercial Construction Superintendent

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA):

 Project Coordination, Attention to Detail, Quality Focus

§  Problem Solving — Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

§  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. Ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines. Work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to juggle competing tasks & demands.

§  Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

§  Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

§  Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. Monitoring and controlling resources.

§  Computer comprehension—Knowledge and ability to work with Microsoft Office  programs

§  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, and Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates.

§  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

§  Confidential –Handle confidential and non-routine information privately and with discretion.